Portret van een vrouw van opzij 1878 - 1938

"Portret van een vrouw van opzij" (Portrait of a woman from the side), a graphite drawing by Dutch artist Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, depicts a woman's profile in detail. The artist, known for his expressive and powerful linework, captures the subject's gaze with sensitivity and an almost somber tone. The drawing's minimalist composition emphasizes the subject's features, creating a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. This intimate portrait, likely a study for a larger work, is a testament to Holst's skill and mastery of the medium. This drawing, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the artist's contribution to the development of portraiture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.